Elgin Baylor vs. George Mikan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George Mikan and Elgin Baylor that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Elgin Baylor:
1958-59 to 1971-72
George Mikan:
1948-49 to 1955-56

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elgin Baylor0
George Mikan5
Elgin Baylor14
George Mikan7
Elgin Baylor12
George Mikan7
Elgin Baylor11
George Mikan4

Honors and Awards

Elgin Baylor10
George Mikan6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor10
George Mikan6
Elgin Baylor0
George Mikan3
Elgin Baylor0
George Mikan1
*
Elgin Baylor1
George Mikan0
*
* Notes: Rookie of The Year is awarded since 1952-53.
Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
George Mikan 23.1

Elgin Baylor 13.5
George Mikan 13.4

*
Elgin Baylor 4.3
George Mikan 2.8

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Elgin Baylor -
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George Mikan -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 23,149
George Mikan 10,156

Elgin Baylor 11,463
George Mikan 4,167

*
Elgin Baylor 3,650
George Mikan 1,245

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Elgin Baylor 846
George Mikan 439

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .431
George Mikan .404

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .780
George Mikan .782

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.3
(1962)
George Mikan 28.4
(1951)

Elgin Baylor 19.8
(1961)
George Mikan 14.4
(1953)

*
Elgin Baylor 5.4
(1970)
George Mikan 3.6
(1949)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
George Mikan 24.0

Elgin Baylor 12.9
George Mikan 13.9

*
Elgin Baylor 4.0
George Mikan 2.2

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 3,623
George Mikan 1,680

Elgin Baylor 1,724
George Mikan 665

*
Elgin Baylor 541
George Mikan 155

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Elgin Baylor 134
George Mikan 70

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .439
George Mikan .404

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .769
George Mikan .786

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.6
(1962)
George Mikan 31.3
(1950)

Elgin Baylor 17.7
(1962)
George Mikan 15.9
(1952)

*
Elgin Baylor 5.6
(1964)
George Mikan 3.0
(1950)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Notes: * Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.